The phrase
"village elders" refers to the respected and wise individuals in a small community who hold authority and make important decisions for the village. They are usually older and trusted for their knowledge and experience.
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Sentences with «village elders»
- We heard village elders say with tears in their eyes that their children are no longer dying. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)
- The future of the institution's Jobs Lane birthplace, which is owned by the notoriously controlling town, remained more of a mystery, as village elders continue to debate their preferences. (artforum.com)
- The union is looked on with disapproval by the Presbyterian village elders, who muzzle women's voices in church and take their greatest apparent satisfaction in consigning sinners to damnation. (deep-focus.com)
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